Voices of Solidarity
Messages of Condolence
It is with deep sorrow that I mourn the passing of His Majesty King Oyo, the King of Tooro. He was not only a remarkable leader but also a truly humble human being. I had the privilege of encountering him during one of my Christmas holidays in his beautiful land, Fort Portal — “heaven on earth.” While watching an Arsenal game at the Mountain of the Moon Hotel, he sat right beside me. At the time, I did not know who he was, for he never introduced himself as a king. He was simply an Arsenal fan, sharing the joy of the match. Only when he left did I realize that I had spent that moment chatting with the youngest living king. My deepest condolences go to the Queen Mother Best Kemigisa Akiiki, the Queen of Tooro, his wife, his family, and the entire Batooro people. Africa has lost one of its greatest sons. May his soul rest in eternal peace.